Marmalade hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus)
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Dutch name 
yjamazweefvlieg
Common name : Marmalade hoverfly
An orange and black banded hoverfly with a distinctive pattern of faint stripes on the body, this species is widespread and very common. Hoverflies are useful insects to encourage in a garden as most species feed on aphids and this one is no exception.
In most years numbers are greatly boosted by immigration from the continent.
Food
Predatory: larvae eat aphids; adults are nectar feeders in garden flowers.
yjamazweefvliegCommon name : Marmalade hoverfly
An orange and black banded hoverfly with a distinctive pattern of faint stripes on the body, this species is widespread and very common. Hoverflies are useful insects to encourage in a garden as most species feed on aphids and this one is no exception.
In most years numbers are greatly boosted by immigration from the continent.
Food
Predatory: larvae eat aphids; adults are nectar feeders in garden flowers.
15/06/2009 - 23:16Pentaxfriend
CategoryWildlife / Nature
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ISO200
Focal Length85mm
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Posted 16/06/2009 - 09:56
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Posted 16/06/2009 - 14:58
wonderful, good detail, stunning colours.
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Draken
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Superb detail and great composition.
Really good job!
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